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Stainless, Specialty Steel Imports Still Down Through January 2009

20 April 2009 - Total stainless imports reached 20,156 tons through January 2009, a 50.1% decrease compared to YTD January 2008, according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 37,080 tons through the same period, a 39.8% decrease compared to YTD January 2008.

Steel Imports Drop 9% in March

02 April 2009 - Steel import permit applications totaled 1,416,000 net tons for the month of March, a 9% decrease from the February preliminary imports total, according to the latest report from the AISI.

Steel Imports Drop 9% in March

02 April 2009 - Steel import permit applications totaled 1,416,000 net tons for the month of March, a 9% decrease from the February preliminary imports total, according to the latest report from the AISI.

Steel Imports Dip 34% in February

25 March 2009 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,553,000 net tons of steel in February 2009, a 34% decrease vs. January final data, according to the latest report from AISI.

Steel Imports Dip 34% in February

25 March 2009 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,553,000 net tons of steel in February 2009, a 34% decrease vs. January final data, according to the latest report from AISI.

Total Stainless Imports Dip 4.8% in 2008 as Domestic Consumptions Sags

20 March 2009 - Total stainless imports reached 728,487 tons through the end of December 2008, a 4.8% decrease compared to YTD December 2007 as consumption of total stainless steel products dips to its lowest levels since 1992, according to the latest report from the Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA).

Total Stainless Imports Dip 4.8% in 2008 as Domestic Consumptions Sags

20 March 2009 - Total stainless imports reached 728,487 tons through the end of December 2008, a 4.8% decrease compared to YTD December 2007 as consumption of total stainless steel products dips to its lowest levels since 1992, according to the latest report from the Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA).

Finished Steel Imports Surge 15% in January

25 February 2009 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,343,000 net tons of steel in January 2009, a 13% increase vs. December final data, according to the latest report from AISI.

Finished Steel Imports Surge 15% in January

25 February 2009 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,343,000 net tons of steel in January 2009, a 13% increase vs. December final data, according to the latest report from AISI.

Stainless, Specialty Imports Dip Slightly Through November as Consumption Slumps

20 February 2009 - Total stainless imports reached 695,256 tons through the first eleven months of 2008, a 2.2% decrease compared to YTD November 2007 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 895,714 tons through the same period, a 1.5% decrease compared to YTD November 2007.

Stainless, Specialty Imports Dip Slightly Through November as Consumption Slumps

20 February 2009 - Total stainless imports reached 695,256 tons through the first eleven months of 2008, a 2.2% decrease compared to YTD November 2007 according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 895,714 tons through the same period, a 1.5% decrease compared to YTD November 2007.

Steel Imports Increase Market Share to 32% in Fourth Quarter

29 January 2009 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,987,000 net tons of steel in December 2008, a 17% decrease vs. November final data, according to the latest report from AISI

Steel Imports Increase Market Share to 32% in Fourth Quarter

29 January 2009 - The U.S. imported a total of 1,987,000 net tons of steel in December 2008, a 17% decrease vs. November final data, according to the latest report from AISI

Stainless, Specialty Imports Nearly Steady Through October

20 January 2009 - Total stainless steel imports reached 650,517 tons through the first ten months of 2008, a 1.4% decrease compared to YTD October 2007, according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports (comprising stainless steel, alloy tool steel and electrical steel) reached 833,209 tons in the same period, a 0.1% decrease compared to YTD October 2007.

Steel Imports Down 5% by the End of 2008

08 January 2009 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,009,000 net tons for the month of December, a 15% decrease from the 2,366,000 permit tons recorded in November 2008, and a 10% decline from the November preliminary imports total of 2,241,000 net tons, according to the latest report from AISI.

Steel Imports Slip 28% in November

24 December 2008 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,241,000 net tons of steel in November 2008, a 28% decrease vs. October final data, according to the latest report from AISI.

Steel Imports Continue to Slide through November

24 December 2008 - Northwest Pipe will supply approximately 15,000 feet of 54-inch steel pipe for the Tecate Hydroelectric Project, an engineered and custom-fabricated piping system located in the Rancho Tecate area.

Stainless, Specialty Imports See Slight Dip in September 2008

15 December 2008 - ABSTRACT: Total stainless steel imports reached 595,648 tons through the first nine months of 2008, a 1.7% decrease from YTD September 2007, according to the latest report from SSINA. Total specialty imports reached 760,368 tons in the same period, a 0.3% decrease compared to YTD September 2007.

Steel Import Permit Applications Fall in November

04 December 2008 - Steel import permit applications totaled 2,277,000 net tons for the month of November, a 23% decrease from the 2,967,000 permit tons recorded in October 2008, according to the latest report from the AISI.

Steel Imports Inch up Slightly in October 2008

26 November 2008 - The U.S. imported a total of 2,964,000 net tons of steel in October 2008, a 1% increase vs. September final data according to the latest report from AISI.